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Tidal Forces-Let'er Rip! WorksheetTidal Forces-Let'er Rip! Worksheet
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In this tidal forces worksheet, students read about the gravitational pull from the moon that causes the ocean tides. Students solve 3 problems including finding the Roche or the tidal radius for the Earth and Moon, comparing the Roche Limit of Saturn to its ring system and finding the Roche Limit for the sun.

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gravitational force, gravity, tides, oceans

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gravitational pull, ocean tides, roche limit, tidal deformations, tidal radius, math
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9th - 12th
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Math
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